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Technical Role Interview Scorecard
Use when evaluating candidates for engineering, development, data science, IT, or other roles where technical proficiency and problem-solving ability are primary requirements.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW SCORECARD Candidate: [CANDIDATE_NAME] Position: [POSITION_TITLE] Interviewer: [INTERVIEWER_NAME] Interview Date: [INTERVIEW_DATE] Interview Round: [ROUND_NUMBER_OR_TYPE] --- RATING SCALE --- 1 = Does Not Meet Requirements - Significant gaps in this area; unable to demonstrate basic competency 2 = Partially Meets Requirements - Some relevant knowledge but notable gaps; would need substantial development 3 = Meets Requirements - Demonstrates solid competency aligned with role expectations; ready to perform 4 = Exceeds Requirements - Demonstrates strong proficiency beyond role expectations; could mentor others 5 = Exceptional - Demonstrates expert-level mastery; would immediately elevate the team's capability --- COMPETENCY 1: TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE --- Assess the candidate's depth and breadth of knowledge in [PRIMARY_TECHNOLOGY_OR_DOMAIN]. Question(s) Asked: [QUESTION_SUMMARY] Candidate Response Summary: [RESPONSE_NOTES] Rating: [1-5] Comments: [SPECIFIC_OBSERVATIONS] --- COMPETENCY 2: PROBLEM SOLVING & ALGORITHMS --- Assess the candidate's approach to breaking down complex problems, identifying edge cases, and arriving at efficient solutions. Question(s) Asked: [QUESTION_SUMMARY] Candidate Response Summary: [RESPONSE_NOTES] Rating: [1-5] Comments: [SPECIFIC_OBSERVATIONS] --- COMPETENCY 3: SYSTEM DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE --- Assess the candidate's ability to design scalable, maintainable systems and articulate trade-offs between approaches. Question(s) Asked: [QUESTION_SUMMARY] Candidate Response Summary: [RESPONSE_NOTES] Rating: [1-5] Comments: [SPECIFIC_OBSERVATIONS] --- COMPETENCY 4: CODE QUALITY & BEST PRACTICES --- Assess the candidate's coding standards, testing approach, documentation habits, and adherence to engineering best practices. Question(s) Asked: [QUESTION_SUMMARY] Candidate Response Summary: [RESPONSE_NOTES] Rating: [1-5] Comments: [SPECIFIC_OBSERVATIONS] --- COMPETENCY 5: COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION --- Assess how clearly the candidate explains technical concepts, asks clarifying questions, and engages in collaborative problem-solving. Question(s) Asked: [QUESTION_SUMMARY] Candidate Response Summary: [RESPONSE_NOTES] Rating: [1-5] Comments: [SPECIFIC_OBSERVATIONS] --- COMPETENCY 6: LEARNING AGILITY & GROWTH MINDSET --- Assess the candidate's curiosity, willingness to learn new technologies, and response to feedback or unfamiliar problems. Question(s) Asked: [QUESTION_SUMMARY] Candidate Response Summary: [RESPONSE_NOTES] Rating: [1-5] Comments: [SPECIFIC_OBSERVATIONS] --- OVERALL ASSESSMENT --- Overall Rating: [1-5] Strengths: [KEY_STRENGTHS_OBSERVED] Concerns: [KEY_CONCERNS_OR_RISKS] --- HIRING RECOMMENDATION --- [ ] Strong Hire [ ] Hire [ ] No Hire [ ] Strong No Hire Justification: [BRIEF_RATIONALE_FOR_RECOMMENDATION] Interviewer Signature: _________________________ Date: __________